Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- Lahore has turned into a vibrant sea of green and white as the city gears up for the 78th Independence Day celebrations. Streets are buzzing with activity, while markets overflow with patriotic merchandise and decorative items. Stalls selling flags, badges, and buntings report brisk sales as families, especially children, eagerly prepare to display their national pride. Public spaces and iconic landmarks are bathed in lights, creating a festive atmosphere that stretches from bustling Anarkali to the lively streets of Gulberg.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged the public to participate wholeheartedly in the festivities, highlighting youth and children as the torchbearers of the ongoing "struggle for ...